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Quality Urban Public SpaceQuality Urban Public SpaceQuality Urban Public SpaceQuality Urban Public Space
for Quality of Lifefor Quality of Lifefor Quality of Lifefor Quality of Life
Ming Zhang
Urban Practice Manager, South Asia
Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice
The World Bank
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Public spaces: a basic need for cities
Public Space is Important for PeoplePublic Space is Important for PeoplePublic Space is Important for PeoplePublic Space is Important for People
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Public Space is Important for PeoplePublic Space is Important for PeoplePublic Space is Important for PeoplePublic Space is Important for People
Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development Goals
�Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements
inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
�11.7 By 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities
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Public Space as Catalyst for Slum UpgradingPublic Space as Catalyst for Slum UpgradingPublic Space as Catalyst for Slum UpgradingPublic Space as Catalyst for Slum Upgrading
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Source: Kibera Public Space Project
Integrating blighted areas into the cityscape
� Vietnam Urban
Upgrading Project
� $222 million loan
� Improving environmental conditions of urban poor through participatory planning methods
� Infrastructure improvements in >200 low-income areas, roads, street lights, health school and community facilities.
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Taking stock of World Bank projects on public spaces
� World Bank urban sector projects often associated with basic services and infrastructure; improvements to public spaces not always apparent
� Many urban public space upgrading investment loans are typically part of larger projects, varies by region
� Range from simple street pavement improvements to more comprehensive and integrated urban planning approaches
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Basic services and neighborhood walkability
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� Kabul Municipal Development
Program
� $100 million grant.
� Municipal upgrading include roads and drains, culverts, footpaths, street lighting, community parks, solid waste collection points and water supply.
Restoration of heritage buildings and enhancing the
public relam
� Punjab Municipal Services
Improvement Project
� USD 50 million investment;
� Mainly to improve the viability and effectiveness of urban services of local governments;
� Also supported restoration of historical heritage areas in Walled City.
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Upgrading of major urban public spaces contributes to inclusive local
development and economic growth- case: Colombo Municipal Town Hall Area and Victoria Park Rehabilitation
Improvement of “Urbanscape”- inclusive urban public spaces- case: Colombo Municipal Town Hall Area and Victoria Park Rehabilitation
Improvement of “Urbanscape”-inclusive urban public spaces- case: BeddaganaWetland Park, Sri Lanka
Improvement of “Urbanscape”- inclusive urban public spaces
- case: Beddagana Wetland Park, Sri Lanka
Making Public Space for PeopleMaking Public Space for PeopleMaking Public Space for PeopleMaking Public Space for People
� Quality public space for quality of life
� Design public space for people� Waling and biking
� Life between buildings
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LIFE SPACE BUILDINGS
Source: Gehl Associates
Making Quality Public Space for PeopleMaking Quality Public Space for PeopleMaking Quality Public Space for PeopleMaking Quality Public Space for People
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Thank You
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